In Hinduism, the master is considered superior to God Because the master is the one who helps to cross the ocean of this world, as bhava | One attains salvation by walking on the path shown by the Guru The scriptures say that if God curses you, then the Guru can protect you from it, but God himself cannot save you from the curse given by the Guru. That is why Kabir Ji says –
गुरु गोविन्द दोनों खड़े, काके लागूं पाँय।
बलिहारी गुरु आपनो, गोविंद दियो बताय॥
Every year the full moon of Ashadh month is celebrated as Guru Purnima On Guru Purnima Master is worshiped as Guru This festival is celebrated with great reverence in the year of India In ancient times when the disciples received free education in the Guru’s ashram, they used to perform the worship of their Guru with full devotion on the same day.
On this day, not only the master but also those who are older than him in the house, i.e. parents, siblings, etc., are considered as important and blessings are taken from them.
Importance of Guru Purnima
This day is also considered to be the birthday of Krishna Dwaipayana Vyas, the author of the Mahabharata, according to Hindu scriptures. He was a great scholar of Sanskrit. An epic like Mahabharata is his gift. In the eighteenth chapter of this, Lord Krishna preaches the Gita.
Maharshi Vedavyas is also considered to be the author of all 18 Puranas. The credit for dividing the Vedas is also given to them. This is why he was named Vedavyas. Vedavyas ji is also called Adiguru, therefore Guru Purnima is also known as Vyas Purnima.
Why is the rainy season of Guru Purnima the best?
In India, all the seasons have their own significance There is also a reason why Guru Purnima is celebrated especially in the rainy season Because these four months is neither too hot nor too cold This time is best for study and teaching Therefore the disciples present in Gurucharan choose this time to attain knowledge, peace, devotion and yoga power.
Guru Purnima tithi and Mahurat 2020
5 July
Guru Purnima tithi Starts at – 11:33 from 4th july onwards
Guru Purnima tithi Ends at – 10:13 till 5th July